Four Tea Scoops, Tomobako

This refined set of four tea scoops is fashioned from paulownia wood, each carved with a gently curved profile that preserves the natural character of the material. Oval gourd-shaped reserves are delicately painted with seasonal landscapes and auspicious motifs, creating a harmonious sequence representing the four seasons.The compositions combine flowering trees, bamboo, gourds, and small auspicious figures rendered in soft mineral pigments and fine brushwork. The restrained palette and elegant pictorial style evoke the quiet refinement associated with the Japanese tea ceremony while celebrating the symbolism of longevity, prosperity, and the changing seasons.The warm grain of the paulownia serves as a natural ground for the painted decoration, enhancing the understated beauty of the set. Signed Shirin and preserved together in the original tomobako, this ensemble represents an elegant example of tea utensils where craftsmanship, seasonal aesthetics, and pictorial decoration are brought together with remarkable harmony. Length: 14.5cm

Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]

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